Thursday, November 12, 2009

D.Wade and the Joradan Family




I'll be sleeping on these, I just can't bring myself to like them. Hey, to each his own.

Yesterday in Miami, FL the 25th Jordan signature shoe was unveiled. For the first time in the line’s history a player other than MJ will be debuting the famed shoe. That player is none other than NBA All Star and newest Brand Jordan signee Dwyane Wade.

For the 25th anniversary sneaker Brand Jordan of course pushed the envelope on style and performance as they always do. There is actually a hole on the side of the sneaker (a first as far as I can remember). That hole gives sneakerheads a look into the line, but “doesn’t take away from the performance of the shoe,” Jordan said of the shoe designed by Tinker Hatfield, Nike vice president of special projects/design, and Mark Smith, Jordan Brand creative director. “We want to be trendy, we want to be stylish yet we still want to be a high performance shoe,” Jordan said.

The shoe will be released on Feb. 13 (during NBA All-Star Weekend) and is expected to retail for $170.

Courtesy of Kuhvet.com

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Keeping The Jordan Flag Waving High



I love my J's too Marcus.

The University of Central Florida has just lost a reported $3 million dollar endorsement deal wit Adidas after M.J.’s freshman son Marcus Jordan wore a pair of his dads shoes during an exhibition game on Wednesday saying he will only wear hid dads shoes because they have special meaning to the family. UCF which was in the last year of a 5-year deal with Adidas has released a statement saying they were disappointed.

Should he have taken one for the team or did he do the right thing by keeping the Jordan flag waved high???

Courtesy of TheLifeFiles.com

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

The Best In The NBA Thus Far




















Just expect more of this. "With a mean comeback, like The Return of the Sith"

C's Lead NBA In Wins

Rasheed Wallace scored 20 points off the bench Tuesday night to spark the Celtics to a 105-74 road win over the 76ers. The victory over the division rival keeps the Celtics undefeated and sporting a league-leading 5-0 record.

Wallace, who played 24 minutes, drained six 3-pointers and grabbed six rebounds. Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 21 points and eight boards. Rajon Rondo added 11 points and five assists. The Celtics' ability to hit from beyond the arc was the decisive factor, as the C's were 14-of-20 from 3-point range to the Sixers' 1-of-16.

Boston plays the second of its back-to-back road games at 8 p.m. Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Courtesy of nba.com/celtics

Thursday, October 22, 2009

I don't know if I can fly anymore


















I've fallen asleep at the wheel myself, but this is just crazy. These dudes better get a pot of coffee in the cockpit ASAP.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating pilots aboard a Northwest flight after they failed to respond to air traffic controllers on Wednesday and ended up flying 150 miles past the Minneapolis airport. Early reports say the pilots might have been sleeping…..

Courtesy of TheLifeFiles.com

Boston 2.0










You thought I was playing about Boston making a comeback this season. I know its still early days, but don't surprised when we take the East and take back what's rightfully ours.
The Dynamic Duo played last night, with The King hitting 18 points and Shaq hitting 16, but that ain't shit compared to my man Eddie House dropping 21 points on that ass.

Welcome back boys, here's to a hell of a season.


Reserve guard Marquis Daniels presented a strong case Wednesday night for some regular-season playing time, scoring 17 points and dishing out five assists to lead the visiting Celtics past the Cavaliers 96-82 in Boston's final exhibition game.

Eddie House strutted his stuff in the second half, draining three 3-pointers and finishing with 21 points to lead five Celtics scoring in double figures. Paul Pierce recorded 11 points in limited playing time, and Kendrick Perkins added 13 points. Rasheed Wallace received a long look and tallied 10 points and six rebounds.

The Celtics finished the preseason 6-2. The regular season tips off against the same Cavaliers at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Cleveland.

Courtesy of NBA.com


Clarks be the Apparel




















These are for you Uncle Yumche.

Add some simple style to your winter wardrobe with Clarks Originals Wallabee ($130). Based on Lance Clark's original comfort shoe from 1965, the Wallabee is a hand-sewn moccasin featuring a suede upper in one of three shades, plantation sole construction, and a mid-height cut. Their simplicity isn't likely to wear well with dressier attire, but they should go great with plenty of other garb, from jeans to pajamas.

Courtesy of Uncrate.com

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Stuntin' Like My Daddy




















The fight over the feet of Michael Jordan’s son is not over.

Last Thursday, Marcus Jordan, the Hall of Fame guard’s younger son, told the media that he’d honor the University of Central Florida’s contract with adidas by wearing all the apparel with adidas logos on it. He would not, however, take the court in the shoes. Citing family pride, Marcus said he would be in Nike’s Air Jordans, named after his father, of course.

Soon after the comments were made, UCF athletic director Keith Tribble told AOL’s Fanhouse that the freshman could make the decision for himself since there had been a previous precedent set with a UCF football player who wore a different brand of shoe due to the fit.

But adidas spokesperson Andrea Corso told CNBC that no compromise had been reached with the school.

“We are in negotiations for a future relationship regarding the broader UCF athletic program,” Corso said. “What I can say is that these relationships are based upon agreed deliverables for both parties.”

Translation: The story that adidas had buckled on this one might be what UCF is saying, but it’s certainly not what adidas is saying. adidas officials won’t talk contract specifics, but it appears as though adidas might have the right to change the terms if they don’t get what they were promised.

While some might think this is all about Nike vs. adidas, it seems like it’s more about potential breach of contract. And although it’s bigger than Marcus Jordan, Jordan’s shoe defection is very public and could potentially be costly to the university.

We’re wondering in the coming days if Tribble is willing to take say, tens of thousands of dollars (maybe even hundreds of thousands) less on the shoe deal, to allow Jordan to wear his father’s shoes.

The Jordan brand doesn’t make softball uniforms like adidas does, but maybe Tribble is counting on the original MJ to bridge the gap in donations.

Courtesy of rivals.yahoo.com

Thanks to Terry Mitchell for the heads up.

Best Video Games of the 2000's


The homies up at complex.com continue to run game with their Best of the 2000's series. This time, they have the best video games of the 2000's. Now, Uncle Yumche doesn't endorse no bullshit, but I can't knock the nipsey (hussle) the fella's put in over there. Anyone who is fortunate enough to have played GTA IV on PS3 already knows what the best game of the 2000's really is! I wonder what they have based their ratings on??? Click on the title, head over to complex.com and peep the list for ya'selves!

I'm heading home to play that NBA2K10 I just picked up this afternoon ;-). Here's on in ya eye.......it's good!

Wanna Smoke?

Good, then you're at the right (blog) spot. Uncle Yumche will be serving up a ziplock of that windo* for all you chokers checking us out. Happy smoking dawg.

*web indo for all you smart dumb niggas

NBs

















I love Jordans, Air Forces, and Shell Toes just as much as the next man or chick, but I have a special place in my heart for my New Balances. The simplicity in design and comfort are like no other, freshness guaranteed. I'll be rocking my Balances till the casket drops Playa Pimp. Here's to all the fellow NB holders.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Cormega - Born and Raised Review
























The struggle between artistic growth and keeping the listener’s happy is a delicate balance for any musician, even more so in the ever-fickle rap world. Do you keep making remaking the same songs that got you fans in the first place or try and test the limits of your abilities by stepping outside your comfort zone? Cormega has never been afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve, and even though he fills many of the tracks on Born and Raised with personal sentiment there’s no need for alarm – this isn’t some emo rap shit. Mega just spills it how he sees fit.

The first thing that impresses about this project is the cohesiveness of the overall sound. This actually feels like an real album, constructed with a unified vision and theme behind it, rather than some random collection of tracks to skip through. Take a look at the production line-up as well – minus Puffy and Q-Tip, Cormega has managed to assemble the same beat-smith’s that created the classic sounds of Ready To Die and Illmatic. DJ Premier, L.E.S., Pete Rock, Buckwild, Easy Moe Bee, Havoc and Large Professor all contribute, in addition to Fizzy Womack, Nottz, D.R. Period and Ayatollah. On paper, that’s an unbeatable team, right? The good news is pretty much everyone comes through in the clutch. While previous Montana projects have suffered from some patchy beats amongst the gems and the occasional awkward moment in his delivery, he seems to have perfected the formula this time around and doesn’t let a moment go to waste.

In the past, Mega often fed off the energy of his guests, and the same applies here. The rowdy ‘Get It In’ with Lil’ Fame continues the winning chemistry of their previous team-up ‘718′, while ‘Love Your Family’ with Havoc manages to come-off sincere without falling into corny melodrama, and ‘Mega Fresh X’ reveals the fan in Cory as he let’s some of his old favorites get shine in the booth. But it’s ‘Define Yourself’ that proves to be the true declaration of dominance here, as Cor’s old rhyme partner Tragedy delivers another classic sermon and Hav seals the deal with a suitable no-frills approach. On the rest of the record, Montana blends conventional street wisdom with life lessons he’s learned since he adopted the legal hustle, but doesn’t neglect some boats of traditional brag rap and ragging on the comp. When Mega announces that “I’m no longer seeking acceptance from people who aren’t feeling me/or squeezing my weapon for those who aren’t as real as me” it’s clear that we’re listening to an MC who not bowing to the demands of record labels, radio or even his own fans – he knows what the fuck he’s doing at this point, and with his third official solo album he’s finally manged to get all the pieces of the puzzle to fall into place and create the album that we always knew he was capable of. It’s too soon to call, but Born and Raised might just prove to be a modern-day classic.

Courtesy of Unkut.com

Friday, October 16, 2009

NBA 2K10 Review

























Overall Score: 7.0
Critic Score: 8.2
User Score: 8.5

Regardless of the score, I'm still going to catch a few Ws, shot stick or not.



While you can make the case that fundamentally sound players like Tim Duncan win championships, it’s the high-flying antics of players such as Andre Igoudala and Ty Thomas that bring fans out of their seats. NBA 2K10 captures the excitement of these breathtaking dunks and acrobatic layups, transforming a typical NBA team into an old-school ABA club that is more intent on wowing the crowd than buckling down to play solid defense. The frenetic pace makes games fast and exhilarating, letting players show off their agility every time they get the ball back. This means offensive strategies, such as setting screens or working the ball in the low block, are largely ignored as guards constantly drive the lane. Though this isn't a realistic representation of the actual sport, it is entertaining. Unfortunately, a number of bugs and an inconsistent grading system in the new My Player mode put a damper on the fun, and a lack of depth limits the longevity. Despite the problems, NBA 2K10 provides a good time for those who want to re-create the most exciting moments of the real thing.

The biggest addition to this year's game is the My Player mode, which lets you create your own persona from scratch and attempt to make it big in the NBA. The creation tools are in-depth, letting you tweak not only standard options, such as your position and height, but also more specific traits, such as what tattoo you have on your right forearm or what your fallaway jumper looks like. Once you decide on the perfect representation of your inner NBA player, you make your way to training camp and hope you can worm you way onto a team. Playing through Summer League is a vastly different experience from playing in a real NBA game--the crowd is almost nonexistent and the other players are borderline NBA talent struggling to make a team. The wins and losses also don't matter nearly as much as they would in a real game. Chances are you won't be picked up by a team based on your play in the Summer League, so you have to play a number of games in the NBA Development League before you get a shot at the big time. It's a long process to finally make your way to the big league, but it's well worth the effort when you finally step on the court in front of thousands of screaming fans.

In the My Player mode, you only control your created player and are rated on your effectiveness as a teammate. There are obvious ways to earn a good grade, such as dishing a beautiful pass to an open man under the basket or blocking a shot on the defensive end. However, the majority of your grading comes in less obvious situations. For instance, you get a positive grade for successfully double-teaming the man with the ball or filling the lane perfectly on a fast break opportunity. These small details force you to play the game as if it were real, instead of freelancing on your own and hoping your teammates will cover for your mistakes. Combined with various goals you have to accomplish in each game (such as holding your man to under 10 points or shooting above 40 percent from three-point land), NBA 2K10 does a good job of making you feel like a player gunning for a roster spot.

However, there is a lot of inconsistency in the grading system. Every individual stat is rewarded, except for the most important of all--scoring. The only time you receive a positive mark here is if you take a "good shot," but just making a basket doesn't help you improve at all. It's also impossible to know what the game will deem a "good" shot and what it will decide is "bad." Shooting from the paint in a one-on-one, fast break situation sometimes results in you being penalized for taking a bad shot. This problem also crops up in buzzer-beater situations, and it's pretty annoying to be punished for taking a long three as the horn sounds. Similar issues are prevalent while passing as well--it's unclear what the game considers a good or bad pass. On the defensive end, you are disciplined every time your man scores, even if you were playing solid help defense. On a two-on-one situation, it's fundamental basketball to stop the man with the ball, but if you play like real-life coaches teach in My Player mode, you won't get a high grade. These inconsistencies kill much of the realism of the mode, making you spend more time thinking about what the game wants rather than using your own intuition.

Once you ditch your created character and play as real NBA stars, things get a little bit more exciting. It doesn't matter how you play in Franchise mode--just whether you're ahead when the final buzzer sounds. The on-court action is extremely fast-paced, looking more like those Mike D'Antoni "Seven seconds or less" Suns teams than Pat Riley's glacial Heat teams. If you have a point guard with even a modicum of speed, you will be able to get into the paint just about every time down the floor with little help from your teammates. Although defenders can lock on to their man, it's still easy to blow by them by moving laterally a few steps before you slam on the turbo and break an ankle or two on your way to the hoop. If the defense sends another man to slow you down, you can quickly pass to the wide-open teammate, who will happily show off his own dunking prowess. The ease with which you can get into the paint is mitigated by how often you blow point-blank shots. All too often, you'll find yourself under the hoop all alone, only to watch your shot bounce embarrassingly off the rim and into a defender's happy hands.

2009's crop of NBA video games offers substantial diversity, and NBA 2K10 is a very different experience from NBA Live 10. The emphasis is placed firmly on speed and explosiveness, creating an upbeat tempo that is fast and exciting. Strategy is less important because of the juiced-up action, though, so more thoughtful players should turn to NBA Live 10 for their basketball fix. However, if you love hanging around the hoop, NBA 2K10 is a lot of fun. Despite a few bugs and grading inconsistencies, it's easy to get lost in the in-depth My Player mode or to have an exciting online game with a group of lane-driving buddies.

If you tire of living in the paint, you can slow down the pace and call offensive plays to mimic how real-life basketball teams score. By tapping the D pad, you bring up a few different plays and can scroll through more of them until you find something you like. Each team's playbook is diverse and features many ways to either get your best player open or use him as a decoy while your three-point specialist sneaks to the corner. However, it's cumbersome to call a play, which means you will often leave yourself vulnerable to a steal while you try to figure out the best play for the job. Because of the clunky play-calling interface, it's a better tactic to ignore strategy and make your way to the hoop. Thankfully, your teammates are smart enough to move and get open even if you don't call anything specific. Still, it's disappointing that strategic play is so undermined in NBA 2K10, and this limits the game's long-term appeal.

Lack of strategic depth isn't the only problem with NBA 2K10. There are a number of bugs that inhibit the game's fun. The most pressing issue is a choppy frame rate. This is especially noticeable during the My Player mode or when an arena is particularly raucous during a normal game, and it makes pulling off precise moves very difficult. It's all too easy to pass to the wrong man or mistime your shot when the frame rate is stuttering, and it happens often enough that it becomes a problem. Furthermore, the artificial intelligence has a number of issues. A few of these glitches, such as players mistakenly stepping into a backcourt violation or refs holding on to the ball for too long between plays, occur enough to disrupt the pace of the action. Thankfully, online play works pretty well. Though the action is a bit jittery, it's not a huge problem, and the fast action translates really well against human opponents. Keeping your opponent out of the paint is nearly impossible, but working together with a few friends is a blast.

Courtesy of Gamespot.com

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

SneakerHeadz


I'm a Sneaker Fiend like many others, but this is a problem!!! I'm just surprised that there's no J's in that pile, but I'm a Dunk Low fan too, so I can't complain.

Thanks to KicksonFire.com

The Don Killuminati

I was going through some old photos and I came across this pic. I remember how I kept asking myself what the hell was Pac thinking about. The photo was taken on the set of 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted. Snoop looks like he was having a ball. I'm sure the chronic was A grade, the drink was flowing and the chicks were in abundance. So why the hell does it look like Pac didn't want to be there. Maybe I'm reading too much into the photo, but they say a picture is worth a thousand words.

Unfortunately, the only person that can answer my question is gone. RIP to the greatest to ever do it.

Monday, October 12, 2009

The Dynamic Duo


Is it just me, or are looking forward to one of the best seasons in a long ass time. I don't know if Shaq's addition to the Cavs is going to be anything special, let's face it, the Diesel's tank is running on "E", but I will give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe these two will inspire one another. Here's what Shaq had to say about playing with the Cavs:

''Like I said before, one through 15, it's probably the best team that I've been on,'' O'Neal said. ''I've always been on management to get me the shooters I needed and the power forward I needed, but here [we have that].''

Thanks to Ohio.com

G-Unity

In case you've been sleeping, hatchets have been buried. I think this pic sums it all up. Hey, where's Joey Crack???

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Artest and the Lake Show


It looks like Ron Ron has settled in with the Lake Show. The Lakers beat Goldens State last night with a 118-101 win in this pre-season showdown. Is anyone missing MaGriza?